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Machattu Mamangam

Machattu Mamangam

Machattu Mamangam is a temple festival celebrated at Thiruvanikkavu temple near Wadakkancherry in Thrissur District. The grand procession of Kuthirakolams or decorated effigies of horses is the main highlight of the five-day festival.

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Chettikulangara Bharani

Chettikulangara Bharani

Early history. There are many popular beliefs related to the origin of Chettikulangara temple. The most popular one is as follows. Many centuries ago, some local chieftains went to witness the annual festivities at the Koypallikarazhma Bhagavathi temple situated a few kilometers from Chettikulangara.

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Attuvela Mahotsavam

Attuvela Mahotsavam

Attuvela Mahotsavam is a water carnival. Legend has it that it represents the welcome ceremony accorded to the Goddess of Kodungalloor who arrives to visit her sister, the Goddess of Elamkavu. The temple has Goddess Bhagavathy as its presiding deity.

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Adoor Gajamela

Adoor Gajamela

Adoor Gajamela is a ritual where 9 elephants are decorated and paraded in the ceremonial attire while the devotees pray to the gods. The celebrations are huge and magnificent and receive thousands of spectators and devotees every year.